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7-hour Private Tour Overview Of São Paulo – Optional For GRU Airport Pickup

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7-hour Private Tour Overview Of São Paulo – Optional For GRU Airport Pickup

About this activity

Come with us to discover the most iconic corners of Sao Paulo. Along the way, see huge skyscrapers, historical buildings, viewpoints, monuments and a lot of world-class art.

After pick-up at your hotel, we get through the neighborhoods of Brooklin and Itaim, where we see huge office blocks and luxurious hotels.

See the cable-stayed bridge, have a stop at the popular Ibirapuera Park, climb up to the terrace of the MAC museum to enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city.

Then we drive along the iconic May 23 ave. towards the Japanese neighborhood. Afterward, stop at the Sé Cathedral and continue on getting across the downtown passing by several historical buildings with a 40-min break at the Municipal Market. We then visit the Jardins neighborhood, Oscar Freire St, and the Batman’s alley full of colorful graffitis.

Our next stop is at the multicultural Paulista Ave.

This tour is designed to be flexible featuring a broad range of possible sights to see based on your preferences.

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
Gregtur Turismo

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
  • Included: Professional licensed private tour guide.
  • Included: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Included: Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • Included: Hotels and airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into museums and sights that charge admission fees.
  • Not included: Food and drinks.
  • Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Ponte Estaiada Octavio Frias de Oliveira

    Passing by

    Catch a glimpse of the magnificent São Paulo’s postcard bridge, the suspended bridge in X-format with 138-meter structure.

    The Bridge is the only one in the world formed by two lanes in independent curves! Do not miss it out!!!

  2. Parque Ibirapuera

    15 min

    Visit the Ibirapuera Park that was elected by the “The Guardian magazine” the best Park in the world.

    The Park is must-see for those who want to be enchanted by the beauty of its lake and water fountain.

    The park also has 3 outstanding art museums MAC, MAM and Afro-Brazil museum with their great art that played a big role on the deserved winning election of the park.

  3. Monument to the Bandeiras

    10 min

    Anyone visiting the Ibirapuera Park cannot miss this monument in honor of the early settlers, which is one of the most famous postal cards in São Paulo.

  4. Museum of Contemporary Art - MAC USP Ibirapuera

    30 min

    Don't miss out on an incredible 360º view covering a large part of the city of São Paulo from MAC, which faces Ibirapuera Park.

  5. Muro dos Arcos da Avenida 23 de Maio

    Passing by

    World’s largest vertical garden along its walls.

  6. Liberdade Street Market

    Passing by

    The Liberdade neighborhood is the Japanese area. It's where every weekend takes place the Art, Craft and Culture Fair.

    Neighborhood lighting poles catch tourists attention and characterize the region for its beautiful Japanese style lamps.

  7. Catedral da Se de Sao Paulo

    15 min

    Visit the Sé Cathedral which was inspired by medieval European churches. The imposing construction marks the center of São Paulo (the ground zero of the city is at Sé Square), a very busy area.

  8. Mosteiro De Sao Bento

    Passing by

    The San Benedictine Monastery is one of those sacred tips that also applies to people who are not religious.

    The building hosted Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to Brazil.

    Believers are attracted by the masses with Gregorian chants, and shop with breads, cakes, cookies and jams made by the monks themselves and whose recipes are secular.

  9. Pateo do Collegio

    Passing by

    Historic São Paulo founding site and museum of the city. With the intention to teach and catechize the natives, the Jesuits built the first school and began what 4 centuries later would become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.

  10. Matarazzo Building City Hall Of Sao Paulo

    Passing by

    Inaugurated in 1939 to host one of the largest industrial conglomerates in Brazilian history, the Matarazzo Industries". Designed by the favorite architect of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, the Italian Marcello Piacentini.

    Nowadays, this is the headquarters of the city administration.

  11. Museum Theatro Municipal of Sao Paulo

    Passing by

    Considered a postcard of São Paulo, the Municipal Theater is one of the most important historical places in town due to several important cultural events that took place in its facilities like the Week of Modern Art of 1922.

  12. The Julio Prestes Cultural Center - Sala Sao Paulo

    Passing by

    The Julio Prestes station is a historical building that is an actual train station. In addition, it's a concert house for the São Paulo Symphonic Orchestra.

  13. Estacao da Luz

    10 min

    Luz Station has played a big role in the history of Brazil. Over the past century, the station has become a gateway for millions of immigrants, from where they came by train after they arrived in Brazil at the port of Santos. The mass wave of immigrants upgraded the then small town of São Paulo to an important metropolis along the 20th century.

  14. Mercado Municipal de Sao Paulo

    40 min

    São Paulo Municipal Market is one of the main attractions of the city and a mandatory stop for everyone visit São Paulo. Do not miss out on the myriad of fruits, nuts, wines, cheeses, beers, food etc.. A summary of Brasil can be found in it.

  15. Paulista Avenue

    15 min

    Walk through the fascinating Paulista avenue. A place that is sure to impress you not only with its appearance, but also with its much rich history that may seem common in the eyes of some, but in the company of an expert tour guide can be mind-blowing.

  16. Jardins

    Passing by

    Jardins neighborhood is certainly one of the most elegant and significant neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo. Many options for leisure, entertainment, culture, fancy shopping area and boutiques, restaurants, hotel chains, etc…

  17. Shopping 25 de Marco

    Passing by

    With so much variety of products, it is possible to get lost on the famous "25 de Março St.". It receives about 400 thousand people daily who go in search of the good prices of the 5,000 registered stores from tchotchkes and sewing supplies.

  18. Paroquia Nossa Senhora do Brasil

    15 min

    Sistine-chapel like church that has plenty of paintings on the ceiling that is breathless.

    The church was inspired in Brazilian and Portuguese baroque temples. The style is neo-colonial, very popular in São Paulo architecture from the 1920s and 1930s.

  19. Avenida Europa

    Passing by

    Europa Ave. is a great place with dozens of imported car dealerships like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati & Bentley. It’s well worth the visit to it!

  20. Jardim Europa

    Passing by

    Jardim Europa is one of the most valuable neighborhoods in the city of São Paulo surrounded by luxurious mansions of bankers, politicians, industrialists, entrepreneurs and football players.

  21. Batman Alley

    30 min

    Visit the heart of the street art in São Paulo, Batman’s alley is an area where virtually no surface is left untouched. This lengthy stretch of high-walled residences in Vila Madalena, showcases some of the most impressive spray paint murals around. The constantly changing nature of the art form means there's sure to be something striking and new with each visit.

  22. Vila Madalena

    Passing by

    Visit Vila Madalena which is a reference when it comes artistic expression of all kind.

    The Vila has evolved into a cultural hub for artists, small private art galleries and studios, several hotspots for street art.

  23. Rua Oscar Freire Shopping Street

    Passing by

    "High-end Boutiques"

    Oscar Freire St. and its surroundings are known for their luxury stores, but it is very wrong to think that everything there is expensive. In fact, stores concentrate more status than exorbitant prices. Because they are, in general, the largest stores in the chains, they end up receiving stranded products with discounts.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • URBAN by UNU
  • Barueri Premier Hotel
  • Ibis Budget Tambore
  • Blue Tree Premium Alphaville
  • Quality Suites Alphaville
  • Le Bougainville Flat
  • ibis Tambore
  • Radisson Hotel Alphaville
  • HB Hotels Sequoia
  • Comfort Suites Alphaville
  • Garden Hotel
  • Hotel Vale das Artes

and 434 more pickup points

PICK-UP INFORMATION:

  • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
  • We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
  • We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.

"For tours starting at the airport, please send us the flight information so that we can track it and be waiting for you at the right time and terminal."

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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

  • As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk

to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

Using your ticket

AIRPORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.

"For tours starting at the airport, please send us the flight information so that we can track it and be waiting for you at the right time and terminal."

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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

In the very unlikely situation that the client are not able to locate our driver, please call our emergency telephone number below.

Contacts:

●55 (11) 21571629

●55 (11) 9 9311-9144

●55 (11) 9 4738-2606

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • PICK-UP AT SÃO PAULO HOTELS

    Duration: 7 hours: The tour time starts as soon as the customer boards the vehicle and the guide begins providing information.

    Pickup included

  • Sunday Special Deal

    Only for hotel pickups at 8:00: Enjoy the exact same private tour experience at a special Sunday reduced rate. Available only on Sundays.

    Pickup included

  • PICK-UP AT GRU AIRPORT

    Duration: 7 hours: The tour time starts as soon as the customer boards the vehicle and the guide begins providing information.

    Flight Information: Please inform your flight details and contact.

    Pickup included

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